Frequency | Service | Notes |
| Every Ride | 1. Tire pressure | Ensure tires are inflated to desired pressure. Hand squeeze or measure with gauge. |
| 2. Hub integrity and wheel trueness. | Move wheel side to side while holding the seat tube or fork; any play may indicate a loose bolt or compromised hub, this should be addressed before riding. Spin wheel and check for trueness and brake drag. | |
| 3. Lube and wipe down chain. | Lube 1x per every 2-3 hours of riding and make sure to wipe off any excess oil. | |
| 4. Check thru-axles and quick release tension. | Ensure that they haven’t rattled loose or come undone. | |
| 5. Wipe/rinse off excess dirt and mud after each ride. | Dirt and mud that's left caked on the components can absorb grease and lubricants, causing them to dry out faster; we encourage wiping dirt/mud off instead of washing your bike. If extremely muddy, use a low water pressure setting and bike-friendly soap. | |
| Every 3-5 Rides | 1. Check brake pads. | If you do a lot of DH riding in wet conditions, you will want to check the status of your pads more often. Looking through the caliper with a white background helps see pad life. |
| 2. Check shock/fork air pressure. | Like tires, air shocks slowly lose pressure over time. | |
| 3. Check for chain wear or slack. | A stretched out chain causes wear on your cassette, cog teeth & front chainring - replace chain if necessary. | |
| 4. Check bolt tensions. | Loose parts create problems fast; if your bike feels funny or is making mysterious noises, stop and figure out why, it's usually something that's worked itself loose. | |
| Every 3-6 Months | 1. Service fork lowers. | Change out seals and fork oil. (See fork manufacturer manual for more specific service intervals.) For help, see our How to Service Fox & RockShox Forks guide. |
| 2. Bleed hydraulic brakes. | Flush if fluid appears darker than normal. For more info, consult our guides: How to Bleed SRAM Hydraulic Brakes / How to Bleed Shimano Hydraulic Brakes | |
| 3. Thouroughly clean drivetrain. | Includes chain, cassette, derailleur pulleys, and chainrings. | |
| 4. Check tubeless tire fluid sealant. | Verify that no cuts or wear are causing fluid to leak out; add more sealant if low. | |
| 5. Check tire tread & sidewall integrity. | Low tread and/or cracking sidewalls will warrant new tires (sidewalls should be checked more frequently, especially before longer rides). | |
| Every 6 Months-1 Year | 1. Service rear shock. | Most air sleeve maintenance can be done in-house; internal damper service only needs to be done if not functioning properly or if the shock is making a "weezing," "klunking" or "slurping" sound. |
| 2. Service frame. | Fully disassemble and clean all linkages, headset and bottom-bracket; replace bearings as needed and re-grease all mating surfaces upon reassembly. |
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